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ZosTER Cream

PMCAdmin — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:02:48 +0000

ZosTER Cream – Acyclovir 5% for Herpes by Leeford

ZosTER Cream from Leeford Healthcare contains Acyclovir 5% w/w, an antiviral cream used to treat skin infections caused by the Herpes simplex virus, including cold sores and genital herpes. It works by preventing the virus from multiplying in skin cells, which stops the infection spreading and helps clear up the outbreak faster. Tube of 5 gm.

Key Features

Acyclovir 5% w/w topical antiviral cream
Treats cold sores and genital herpes outbreaks
Stops the virus multiplying in skin cells
5 gm tube from Leeford Healthcare Ltd

Composition

Acyclovir 5% w/w

Uses & Benefits

Speeds healing and reduces pain in cold sores (herpes labialis)
Helps manage genital herpes outbreaks
Limits the spread of infection to surrounding skin when used early

Directions for Use

Apply a thin layer to the affected area, in the frequency and duration advised by your doctor
Start treatment as soon as symptoms appear, such as tingling or itching, for best results
Wash hands before and after application

Precautions

Schedule H prescription drug – not to be sold without a registered medical practitioner’s prescription
For external use only – avoid contact with eyes, nose, mouth or inside the vagina
May cause mild burning, stinging or dryness at the application site
Avoid sexual contact while active genital herpes sores are present
Tell your doctor if pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding

Storage

Store below 25°C in a dry place
Keep out of reach of children

Disclaimer

Schedule H prescription drug – to be sold by retail only on the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner. This information is for general awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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Ocuvir Skin Cream

PMCAdmin — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:02:47 +0000

Ocuvir Skin Cream – Aciclovir Cream IP 5% w/w by FDC

Ocuvir Skin Cream from FDC is Aciclovir Cream IP 5% w/w, a topical antiviral for cold sores (herpes labialis) and genital herpes. Applied directly to the affected skin, it prevents the herpes simplex virus from multiplying at the site of the outbreak, shortening healing time and easing the pain, itching and burning of an active flare-up. As a topical formulation it treats the visible lesion directly, making it a straightforward option for localised herpes outbreaks that don’t require oral or injectable treatment. Comes as a 10 gm tube.

Key Features

Aciclovir IP 5% w/w topical cream
Treats herpes labialis (cold sores) and genital herpes
Blocks the herpes simplex virus from multiplying at the application site
Most effective when applied as soon as symptoms appear
10 gm tube, marketed by FDC Limited

Composition

Aciclovir IP 5% w/w in a cream base

Uses & Benefits

Speeds healing of cold sores and eases pain, itching and burning
Shortens the outbreak by stopping further viral multiplication
Relieves pain, burning and itching caused by genital herpes
Helps control recurrent flare-ups with regular, as-directed use

Directions for Use

For external use only – clean and dry the affected area before applying
Apply a thin layer to the affected area as directed by your doctor
Wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying, unless the hands are the affected area
Start treatment as early as possible after signs and symptoms first appear
Consult your doctor if symptoms haven’t improved after 10 days

Precautions

Schedule H prescription drug – not to be sold without a registered medical practitioner’s prescription
Avoid contact with the eyes, inside the mouth, or mucous membranes; rinse with plenty of water if accidental exposure occurs
May cause mild, usually temporary burning, irritation, itching or redness at the application site
Avoid sexual contact while genital sores are present, to reduce the chance of transmission
Use with caution if you have a weakened immune system or kidney problems
Consult your doctor before use if pregnant or breastfeeding

Storage

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C; do not freeze
Keep out of reach of children

Disclaimer

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Acivir Cream

PMCAdmin — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:02:46 +0000

Acivir Cream – Aciclovir Cream IP 5% w/w by Cipla

Acivir Cream from Cipla is Aciclovir Cream IP 5% w/w, a topical antiviral for cold sores (herpes labialis) and genital herpes. Applied directly to the skin, it blocks the herpes simplex virus from multiplying at the site of the outbreak, which shortens healing time and eases the pain, itching and burning that come with an active outbreak. Being a topical treatment, it targets the visible lesion directly rather than treating the whole body, making it a straightforward first-line option for localised cold sores and genital herpes flare-ups. Comes as a 10 gm tube.

Key Features

Aciclovir IP 5% w/w topical cream
Treats herpes labialis (cold sores) and genital herpes
Stops the herpes simplex virus from multiplying at the application site
Best results when applied as soon as symptoms appear
10 gm tube, from Cipla Limited

Composition

Aciclovir IP 5% w/w in a cream base, q.s.

Uses & Benefits

Heals cold sores faster and reduces pain, itching and burning
Shortens the outbreak by stopping further viral multiplication
Relieves pain, burning and itching caused by genital herpes
Helps control recurrent flare-ups with regular, as-directed use

Directions for Use

For external use only – clean and dry the affected area before applying
Apply a thin layer to the affected area as directed by your doctor
Wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying, unless the hands are the affected area
Start treatment as early as possible after signs and symptoms first appear
Consult your doctor if symptoms haven’t improved after 10 days

Precautions

Schedule H prescription drug – not to be sold without a registered medical practitioner’s prescription
Avoid contact with the eyes, inside the mouth, or mucous membranes; rinse with plenty of water if accidental exposure occurs
May cause mild, usually temporary burning, irritation, itching or redness at the application site
Avoid sexual contact while genital sores are present, to reduce the chance of transmission
Use with caution if you have a weakened immune system or kidney problems
Consult your doctor before use if pregnant or breastfeeding

Storage

Store below 25°C
Keep out of reach of children

Disclaimer

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Herpex 5% Cream

PMCAdmin — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:02:45 +0000

Herpex 5% Cream – Aciclovir Cream IP by Torrent Pharma

Herpex 5% from Torrent Pharma is Aciclovir Cream IP 5% w/w, a topical antiviral used to treat cold sores (herpes labialis) and genital herpes. Applied directly to the affected skin, it stops the herpes simplex virus from multiplying in skin cells, which shortens the outbreak and reduces pain, itching and burning. Because it works locally rather than systemically, it is well suited to visible, localised outbreaks that don’t need injectable or oral treatment. Comes as a 5 gm tube.

Key Features

Aciclovir IP 5% w/w topical cream
Treats herpes labialis (cold sores) and genital herpes
Works locally at the site of the outbreak, stopping viral multiplication
Most effective when applied as early as possible after symptoms start
5 gm tube with a puncture-nozzle seal, from Torrent Pharmaceuticals

Composition

Aciclovir I.P. 5% w/w in a cream base

Uses & Benefits

Speeds healing of cold sores and reduces pain, itching and burning
Shortens the outbreak by stopping the virus from multiplying further
Relieves pain, burning and itching of genital herpes while promoting faster healing
Regular use as directed helps control flare-ups and reduces spread risk

Directions for Use

For external use only – clean and dry the affected area before applying
Apply a thin layer to the affected area, typically five times a day or as advised by your doctor
Wash your hands before and after application, unless the hands are the affected area
Start treatment as early as possible after the first signs and symptoms appear
Tell your doctor if symptoms have not improved after 10 days

Precautions

Schedule H prescription drug – not to be sold without a registered medical practitioner’s prescription
Do not apply to the eyes, inside the mouth, or on mucous membranes; rinse immediately with plenty of water if accidental exposure occurs
May cause mild, usually temporary burning, irritation, itching or redness at the application site
Avoid sexual contact while genital sores are present to prevent transmission
Use with caution if you have a weakened immune system or kidney problems
Consult your doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding before use

Storage

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C
Keep out of reach of children

Disclaimer

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